History & Social Science

Critical Examination of the Past is Paramount

The History and Social Science Department fosters a deep understanding of the past and its influence on the present and future. Our curriculum aligns with standards from NCSS and NAIS, ensuring a comprehensive and rigorous experience.

We aim to develop informed, critical thinkers ready to engage thoughtfully in civic and community life. By examining historical events, social movements, and political systems, students gain a nuanced perspective on contemporary issues and the interconnectedness of history and social sciences.

The program emphasizes critical reading, writing, research, and verbal communication. Students learn to identify scholarly sources, analyze primary and secondary documents, construct coherent arguments, and present their ideas effectively. 

Recognizing the role of digital literacy, technology is integrated through digital simulations, online research, and multimedia presentations, enriching the learning experience and deepening student engagement.

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Homecoming 2025: One for the Storybooks
Homecoming 2025: One for the Storybooks

​​​​​​​Spectacular fall weather set the stage for a breathtaking Homecoming 2025, as alumni, students, parents, and friends flocked to Edwards Campus for a weekend filled with thrilling athletic contests, joyful connections, and heartfelt reunions.

Impossible Foods Leader: ‘Dial Back the Rhetoric’
Impossible Foods Leader: ‘Dial Back the Rhetoric’

Peter McGuinness, the CEO of Impossible Foods, spoke to Upper School students about the $1.4 trillion meat industry — as he also outlined efforts to “dial back the rhetoric” and invite more people to incorporate “delicious, nutritious” plant-based meat in their diets.

Visiting Author: Great Art Is ‘Bedrock of the Human Story’
Visiting Author: Great Art Is ‘Bedrock of the Human Story’

Patrick Bringley, a New York Times bestselling author, spoke to Upper School students about grief — and the solace and meaning he ended up finding through his decade of work as a security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.